Suddenly, Xu Yuehuai noticed a jade pendant that had been crushed. She picked it up and examined it closely. The jade pendant was exquisitely carved, with a strange pattern engraved on it.
Xu Yuehua felt that the jade pendant seemed somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it before. She frowned, pondering the origin of the jade pendant.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, and she remembered seeing a similar jade pendant at a banquet before. She immediately said to Qi Guze, "Aze, I remember where this jade pendant came from! I saw it on a minister in the palace!"
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Qi Guze's eyes. He said, "So, these assassins might be connected to the imperial court? We must return to the Prince's residence immediately and report this to His Majesty!"
The two did not linger, placed the Ghost Doctor behind the horse, and galloped away.
Back at the Regent's Palace, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze first settled the Ghost Doctor in.
Qi Zixin rushed over and asked in confusion, "Who exactly is this uncle? Why is he unconscious?"
Xu Yuehuai explained solemnly, "He is your father's and my benefactor, and we must do everything we can to take care of him."
"Father, Mother, please don't worry." Qi Zixin nodded solemnly.
Subsequently, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze began to carefully arrange for bodyguards to ensure that the Ghost Doctor received thorough care.
The night was deep, and the outline of the palace appeared solemn and mysterious under the moonlight. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze hurried through the night, their expressions grave and their steps hurried. They remained silent along the way, but both knew in their hearts that this mission was no small matter.
Finally, they arrived at Qi Hanlin's study. The study was brightly lit, and Qi Hanlin sat at his desk, his brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought.
"Your Majesty, we are back." Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and bowed.
Qi Hanlin raised his head, a hint of weariness flashing in his eyes: "Royal Uncle, Royal Aunt, you've worked hard. How did things go?"
“We’ve discovered some clues; these assassins seem to be colluding with certain high-ranking officials in the imperial court,” Qi Guze replied.
Upon hearing this, Qi Hanlin's face darkened: "Is this really true?! Who exactly are these high-ranking officials?"
"We are still investigating, but we have made some progress," Xu Yuehuai said.
Qi Hanlin nodded and stood up: "This matter is of great importance, and we must proceed with caution. I will dispatch royal guards to assist you in tracking down the murderer."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze accepted the order and left, their hearts filled with doubt and unease. They knew that this conspiracy was far more complex than they had imagined.
In the days that followed, they worked day and night to follow the clues, venturing deep into enemy territory and engaging in a thrilling battle with the assassins. In one intense confrontation, they finally captured several assassins and learned the truth behind the attack from them.
It turns out that all of this was a conspiracy orchestrated by that powerful minister to obtain the Ghost Doctor's medical skills and control the martial arts world. His ambition was astonishing.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze decided to eliminate this powerful minister and his cronies to seek justice for the Ghost Doctor and the martial arts world. After a fierce battle, they finally wiped them all out.
After the battle, the two stood atop the ruins, gazing at the bright moon in the night sky, their hearts filled with emotion. They knew that although the struggle had been arduous, they had also grown and matured from it. They became a chivalrous couple in the martial arts world, and even more so, loyal ministers and generals in the imperial court. With their courage and wisdom, they protected justice and peace in the world.
With the help of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, the Ghost Doctor gradually recovered his strength, for which he was extremely grateful.
Thanks to the efforts of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, justice was served and evil was punished. Their actions exemplified true chivalry and responsibility. Their story became a legend, circulating throughout the martial arts world and the imperial court, inspiring many to pursue justice and truth.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, these two brave and fearless soldiers, found themselves in a predicament during a sudden ambush.
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However, more and more conspiracies surfaced as a result.
After a fierce battle, despite their best efforts, the two were ambushed by the enemy and seriously wounded. Blood stained Xu Yuehuai's clothes, her face was as pale as paper, and she appeared extremely weak.
Seeing this, Qi Guze was extremely anxious. He quickly took out an antidote pill from his pocket, handed it to Xu Yuehuai, and said urgently, "Ayue, quickly take the antidote pill!"
Xu Yuehuai took the antidote pill, but smelled an unusual odor, and her heart skipped a beat. However, she had no time to think about it at this moment and could only swallow the antidote pill hastily.
Surprisingly, the antidote seemed to have no effect. Xu Yuehuai's body remained weak and powerless, and her internal energy was rapidly dissipating. She stared wide-eyed in terror, trying to circulate her internal energy to resist, but to no avail. Her internal energy seemed to be sucked away by an invisible force, disappearing without a trace. Xu Yuehuai was filled with despair and fear, not knowing what fate awaited her.
Just then, a dark figure suddenly appeared in front of them. Xu Yuehuai looked up and saw a man with a sinister face staring coldly at her. His body was covered with bluish-purple vine marks, making him look eerie and terrifying.
The man chuckled sinisterly, "Regent's Consort, I've long admired your name." His eyes gleamed with greed, as if he wanted to devour Xu Yuehuai completely.
The man reached out and grabbed Xu Yuehuai's arm, pulling her into his embrace. Xu Yuehuai struggled to break free, but unfortunately, she was too weak to resist.
Seeing this, Qi Guze roared and swung his sword at the man. However, his injuries were too severe, and although his sword strike was fierce, he could not unleash its usual power. The man easily dodged Qi Guze's attack and struck him to the ground with a backhand.
"Your Highness, be careful!" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed, but her warning came too late. The man picked her up, leaped into the air, and disappeared into the woods.
Qi Guze struggled to his feet, but could only watch helplessly as Xu Yuehuai was taken away. He was filled with anger and helplessness, but he knew that he had to heal his injuries first before he could go and save Xu Yuehuai.
He took a deep breath, enduring the pain from his wound, and turned to walk towards the capital. He knew he had to report this matter to His Majesty as soon as possible, and at the same time seek help to rescue Xu Yuehuai.
Within the capital city, the lights shone brightly, but Qi Guze's heart was filled with darkness. He knew all too well that he bore the heavy responsibility of rescuing Xu Yuehuai, and could not afford to slacken in the slightest.
Xu Yuehuai was led by the man to a secluded mountain cave. She discovered that her internal energy had completely disappeared, and her body had become extremely weak. She tried to struggle, but the man bound her tightly with ropes, rendering her unable to move. The man looked at her, his eyes gleaming with lewd light, as if he wanted to devour her completely.
Xu Yuehua felt a wave of nausea. She glared at the man and gritted her teeth, saying, "Don't even think about touching me!"
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